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BL56 FDM

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,232 mi
Last recorded185,232 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 FDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 185,232 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 28 Jan 2019 181,297 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 8 Feb 2018 176,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

hand brake high

power steering pipe wet no leaks found

Fail 4 Aug 2017 176,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive vehicle began to over heat coolant bottle has pin hole in top pressured up leaking from cap as well (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and tyres cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 171,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 161,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

movement in the lower suspension arm bushes on both sides

Fail 30 Mar 2015 161,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

movement in the lower suspension arm bushes on both sides

Pass 5 Feb 2015 158,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wing mirror deteriorated

oil residue on the engine

Pass 31 Mar 2014 139,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,663 miles

exhaust corroded

gear box leaking oil

Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

gear box leaking oil

Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,970 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,825 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BL56 FDM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 82,406 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL56 FDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL56 FDM registered?

BL56 FDM is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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